Category Archives: Trees

We want to provide some information about an insect pest that is expected to defoliate trees in Bay Ward this year. Gypsy moth is an invasive forest insect that reaches…

Tree Location:  1018 Pinewood Cres.Location Name (if applicable):  FrontSpecies:  Picea pungens, Blue SpruceSize (cm):  62Ownership:  PrivateReason for Removal:  Condition of treeTree removal permit issued:  YesCondition of Permit:  Monetary compensation and/or…

Spring tree planting begins the first week of May and runs until late June, weather permitting. Forestry Services crews water over 7,500 newly planted trees weekly between May and September.…

Tree #1 Tree Location:  898 Alpine aveLocation Name (if applicable):   898 (A-B) Alpine- A20-008754 –Species:Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak)Size (cm):  80Ownership:  PrivateReason for Removal:  Development / ConstructionTree removal permit issued:…

The City has an upcoming tree removal at the side of 880 Maplewood ave. They are planning on this removal Tuesday April the 20th weather permitting. It is a large…

Background On January 1, 2021 the new Tree Protection By-law No. 2020-340 came into effect. This By-law replaces the City’s previous Municipal Trees and Natural Areas Protection By-law No. 2006-279…

In the coming weeks, Forestry services will begin pruning trees adjacent to properties between Woodroffe Ave and Sherbourne Rd. North and South limits include Richmond Rd. and Carling Ave. The…

A resident asked the City of Ottawa why healthy young Ash trees were being cut down when they may carry a genetic variant that makes them more resistant to the…

On Tuesday, November 17th, the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved amendments to the new Tree Protection By-law, which comes into effect on Friday, January…